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Protein Expression Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Constructive Bio Full time

**Scientist - **Protein Scientist** / Research Associate**

At Constructive Bio

Chesterford Research Park, Cambridge, UK

Constructive Bio is a VC-backed biotechnology startup based at Chesterford Research Park. Our breakthrough technology harnesses the power of genome rewriting and genetic code reprogramming to make valuable products that positively impact the world. We will use our platform to turn cells into bio-renewable factories for the production of novel molecules that were previously inaccessible to natural biology, with diverse uses in industries spanning healthcare, biological research, materials and electronics.

We want to build a team with trust and respect for each other and create a culture of collaboration, openness, curiosity and scientific excellence.

**Location**:Chesterford Research Park, Cambridge

**Type**:Full time, permanent

**Start**:Asap

**Salary: Negotiable** (28-40k base salary range depending on experience)

**This is an on-site **position**

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Express and purify proteins containing non canonical amino acids from bacteria
- Work closely with other team members to deploy our proprietary platform for the production of high-value biologics
- Perform molecular cloning and purification of DNA constructs for expression
- Characterize protein and peptides using a variety of methods (SDS-PAGE, LC-MS, HPLC)
- Effectively document, organize and communicate your research to other team members
- Work in full compliance of the health and safety regulations in place

**The requirements for this position are**:

- BSc or MSc in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related field
- Hands-on experience with protein expression and purification, considerable and demonstrable
- Understanding of protein characterisation
- Documented familiarity with liquid chromatography systems (such as ÄKTA)
- Track record in delivering high quality data
- Strong oral and written communication skills

**Desirable qualifications and experience**:

- Bacterial expression experience
- Experience working in highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environments
- Familiarity a variety of DNA cloning methods (e.g. restriction digestion, Gibson assembly, GoldenGate )
- Familiarity with the generation and interpretation of mass spectrometry data, particularly LC-MS intact protein mass data
- Good presentation skills

**Working at Constructive**:
We are a small but rapidly growing team - as an early member, you will be immersed in different aspects of the early company set up and there will be ample opportunities for personal development. This is a unique chance to make a big impact in our platform and company culture. We have modern offices located within a green and beautiful campus featuring a gym, a golf course, walking routes, a historic arboretum and beautiful landscape. The campus has good parking, bus services to/from Cambridge, a shuttle bus to the station, and free EV charging points.

If you do not meet particular requirements of the position, but you think you are a right fit for the company and the role, please do not hesitate to apply